Year: 2025
Type: preprint
Abstract: Swarm in Blocks, originally developed for CopterHack 2022, is a high-level interface that simplifies drone swarm programming using a block-based language. Building on the Clover platform, this tool enables users to create functionalities like loops and conditional structures by assembling code blocks. In 2023, we introduced Swarm in Blocks 2.0, further refining the platform to address the complexities of swarm management in a user-friendly way. As drone swarm applications grow in areas like delivery, agriculture, and surveillance, the challenge of managing them, especially for beginners, has also increased. The Atena team developed this interface to make swarm handling accessible without requiring extensive knowledge of ROS or programming. The block-based approach not only simplifies swarm control but also expands educational opportunities in programming.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: de Almeida, Agnes Bressan, Marsicano, Joao Aires Correa Fernandes
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7075994134
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